Description
Common name: Stonecrop
ROCK ‘N ROUND™ Collection
In the summer, blue-green foliage appears on grey-purple stems with a dense, full habit, an improvement in form from older Sedum varieties. In late summer to early fall, the dense mound is completely covered with creamy grey buds that burst open to form a cloud of salmon pink flowers. When the flowering period is finished, darker pink seed pods extend the interest of the plant further into fall.
This plant falls into a category of hardy, dome shaped Sedum hybrids. These plants typically bloom in early fall on round mushroom cap-type habits. Especially vivid when planted en masse. Through the year they showcase succulent foliage and are well adapted to low water and rock gardens. If left standing, they provide winter interest and food for birds.
This plant pairs perfectly with other fall bloomers like hardy garden mums, asters, and Black-Eyed Susans. Try a few in containers and at the front of the border.
Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc.
Size: Grade #1 bare root
Height: 10.0-12.0″
Spread: 16.0-20.0″
Hardy Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Light requirement: Full sun
Attributes: Bees and Butterflies
